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Profiles Douglas W. Roeder, senior deputy controller for large banks at the United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Educational background; Highlights of Roeder's career at the OCC; Plan to improve his department's analytical capability; Efforts to stay abreast of industry trends; Advocacy and outreach functions of Roeder's position.

Reports that former finance banker Bill Thompson has co-hosted a Democratic Party fundraiser at New York City's Exhibit A gallery. Presence of hip-hop impresario Russell Simons; Attractions and attendees of the event; Importance of the city comptroller.

Announces the appointment of Andy Harries as controller of drama at Granada Television. Company background; Profile on Harries.

Profiles Janet Buckman, hospital controller at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. How she gained the trust from the contractors of the hospital; Her success in executing her responsibilities.

Reports the recognition of Eugene A. Ludwig, a Comptroller of the Currency from 1992 to 1998, by the Financial Services Roundtable in the United States. Honor received by Ludwig; Acceptance of the award; Career background.

Focuses on the functions of the Comptroller of the Currency, a bank regulator in the United States. Intervention of the Comptroller in the Providian Financial Corp. case; Account on the case; Role of Providian regulator OCC in the discussion between the involved parties.

Suggests that the political conflict between Senator Strom Thurmond and the Treasury Department could delay the confirmation of John D. Hawke Jr. as comptroller of the currency. Three nominations blocked by Thurmond; Appointment of Hawke as comptroller of the currency on an interim basis in December 1998; Decision of the Senate to consider Hawke for a five-year term.

Focuses on the approval of the United States Senate Banking Committee for the nomination of John Hawke as the 28th comptroller of the currency. Hawke's suitability for the position.

Reports that Anthem Blue Cross Shield, the Connecticut attorney general and Connecticut comptroller have settled a lawsuit due to the merger of Anthem and Blues. Terms of the settlement; Statement issued by Comptroller Nancy Wyman.

Reports on the views of Comptroller of the Currency Eugene A. Ludwig on systemic risk. Comments on bank supervision practices; Definition.

Reports that New York City Comptroller Alan Hevesi dumped the key financing of Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) at Swiss banks. Reason for dumping UBS; Comments regarding Hevesi's move.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by former assistant deputy comptroller David N. Dinkins against New York City Comptroller H. Carl McCall, charging that he went easy on his audits in the city while David N. Dinkins was mayor. Other suits filed by former comptroller staffers; Comments from Dennis Tompkins, spokesperson for McCall, regarding the cases filed against the comptroller.

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